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Ohio Bill Would Increase Penalties for Railroads That Block Grade Crossings

October 26, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Proposed legislation in Ohio would increase penalties for railroads that block grade crossings.

Operation Lifesaver Awards More Than $245,000 for Rail Safety Public Awareness Campaigns

May 28, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are awarding than $200,000 in competitive rail safety awareness grants to Operation Lifesaver programs in a dozen states.

Ohio Industries Getting Boosts from State Railroad Grant Efforts

January 23, 2021 The Center Square

More than $600,000 in state grants are expected to help create nearly 120 new Ohio jobs while improving rail access for industries in three communities, the Ohio Rail Development Commission announced.

FRA Sending Nearly $14 Million for Ohio Rail Projects

September 30, 2020 The Center Square

Ohio is set to receive nearly $14 million from the federal government for several railroad projects across the state.

Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves $80,000 Grant for Huhtamaki

September 30, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved an $80,000 grant award to Huhtamaki, Inc. The money will help repair two on-site grade crossings at the company’s facility in New Vienna, Ohio.

Ohio Rail Development Commission Awards $300,000 Grant to Cleveland & Cuyahoga Railway

September 28, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) recently awarded the Cleveland & Cuyahoga Railway a $300,000 grant to repair a stone arch culvert.

Operation Lifesaver, Feds Announce $200,000 in Grants for Safety Programs

May 24, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) last month announced $200,000 in grants to Operation Lifesaver programs in 14 states.

That Time the Nazis Targeted America and Our Railroads

April 24, 2020 Railfanning.org Digital Library

In June 1942, during World War II, the Germans launched a plan to sabotage key targets inside the United States.

Quick hits: Ohio Rail News in Brief for Monday, March 23

March 23, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is giving a $1.7 million grant to the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) as part of a $3.4 million project to rehabilitate 30 miles of the Greenfield Rail Line between Greenfield and Midland.

Ohio Should Require Motorists to Watch for On-Track Maintenance Equipment, Union Official Says

June 25, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ohio lawmakers should pass legislation requiring motorists in the state to pay closer attention to on-track maintenance equipment that may be approaching a railroad crossing.